Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu
About Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School
As a public primary school, Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School provides education to learners in Mkhoba Ward 8, KwaZulu-Natal. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Ugu education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1338 learners were enrolled, taught by 38 educators at a ratio of 35:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,338 learners with a teaching staff of 38 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School is situated in Mkhoba Ward 8, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Ugu education district, specifically within the Pisgah circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ugu, under the Umuziwabantu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Izibonda Tribal Authority, Rietvlei, Harding, 4680. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 1021, Mkhoba Ward, Harding, 4680.
Curriculum & Academics
Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ikhwezi Lamachi Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Izibonda Tribal Authority, Rietvlei, Harding, 4680
Postal
Private Bag X 1021, Mkhoba Ward, Harding, 4680
Phone
+27 39 553 0039Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500159988
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.